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[HEALTH] · Argentina, Peru · 2 sources

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Hospital del Niño Jesús reports favorable recovery for girl attacked by pitbull

A one-year-old girl is recovering favorably at the Hospital del Niño Jesús after undergoing complex reconstructive surgery following a pitbull attack. The incident occurred on September 24 while the child was at her grandmother's home, resulting in severe facial injuries and a critical medical state.

Health officials, including Public Health Minister Luis Medina Ruiz, noted that the patient has moved to a general ward and is considered out of danger. The recovery was attributed to an interdisciplinary approach involving rapid emergency stabilization and specialized surgical intervention.

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Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo · Hospital del Niño Jesús · Luis Medina Ruiz · Osvaldo Jaldo